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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1558413757 M.D.
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Family Medicine Physician in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$15.1K
46 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Richard Michal, M.D. filed 3,650 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, prescribing 77% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- $15.1K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥91st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Richard Michal, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,650 ≥ 91st percentile 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Michal, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Richard Michal, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,650 7% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Richard Michal, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 804 ENGLISH RD, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804, with a listed phone of (252) 443-3133. NPI 1558413757 was issued on 01/17/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,650 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $682K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,760 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1558413757 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/17/2007 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Richard Michal, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$15.1K
Largest payer
Amgen Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Richard Michal, M.D. - brand share 22.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 3,650 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
3,650
Total Claims
$682K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,163
- Total Day Supply
- 207,470
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 77% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $611K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $69K
- Opioid Claims
- 73 (2.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 103
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Michal, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
286 claims
- Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe
202 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
167 claims
- Repatha Sureclick
Repatha Sureclick
165 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
133 claims
- Meloxicam 111
Meloxicam
111 claims
- Lisinopril 107
Lisinopril
107 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 90
Montelukast Sodium
90 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 286 |
| Ezetimibe | 202 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 167 |
| Repatha Sureclick Evolocumab | 165 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 133 |
| Meloxicam | 111 |
| Lisinopril | 107 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 90 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 89 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 79 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Richard Michal, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Michal, M.D.'s 3,650 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Michal.
Dr. Alvin Abaqueta
M.D.
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Atif Abbasi
M.D
Greenville, NC
Dr. Jennifer Abbott
MD
Asheville, NC
Dr. Linda Abbott
FNP
Edenton, NC
Dr. Thomas Abbott
MD
Winston-Salem, NC
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Michal, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Richard Michal, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Richard Michal, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Michal, M.D. wrote 3,650 Medicare Part D claims totaling $682K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Michal, M.D. located? ▼
Richard Michal, M.D. is located at 804 ENGLISH RD, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804. Phone: (252) 443-3133.
What is Richard Michal, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Richard Michal, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558413757, issued on 01/17/2007.
Does Richard Michal, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Michal, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $611K in brand drug costs.
Does Richard Michal, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Michal, M.D. had 73 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Michal, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Michal, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Ezetimibe, Jardiance. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Michal, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Michal, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,650 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Michal, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Richard Michal, M.D.'s NPI is 1558413757 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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